adjective

• (of a fabric or garment) having undergone a shrinking process during manufacture to prevent further shrinking after washing or cleaning.

  ‘the shirts are blue-gray preshrunk 100% cotton’

  More example sentences

  • ‘It was John McKendrick who introduced pre-shrunk fabric, which did away with the time-consuming, hands-on, chemical waterproofing process.’
  • ‘Made of a comfortable pre-shrunk cotton fabric with other quality features, this is an excellent choice for logos.’
  • ‘The Zippered Body Suits are the only garments that are pre-shrunk.’
  • ‘‘These martial arts uniforms are pre-shrunk and absorb moisture,’ said Nasir Saleem, sales director.’
  • ‘Fabric with a high cotton content will shrink - even if it says it is pre-shrunk.’